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Creative and media
Magazine journalists research and write news articles and features for a wide variety of publications.
You may find it useful to have a degree in a subject like journalism or media. This will help you learn about the magazine industry and develop the skills you'll need as a journalist. You could also do a postgraduate course in journalism. Some of these are accredited by the Professional Publishers Association.
You'll usually need 2 to 3 A-Levels, or equivalent, for a degree. You'll need a degree in a relevant subject for postgraduate study.
Some colleges offer the Level 3 Certificate in Foundation Journalism and courses in Shorthand, accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ). You'll usually need 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent.
Volunteering
Competition for jobs is strong, especially with the better-known magazines. You'll find it useful to have examples of your published work in a portfolio. You'll also need practical experience, which you could get by:
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With experience you may be able to progress to an editing position or move into another area like newspaper journalism, radio or TV. You could go freelance and write for various publications, or become a staff writer.
Booksellers buy books from publishers or wholesalers and sell them on to customers.
Advertising media planners decide which media is best suited to advertising their client's products or services.
Cinema projectionists operate the equipment that shows films in cinemas.
Art directors design the visual side of advertising campaigns for all kinds of media including film, TV, web or print.
Music teachers give music lessons to people of all ages and abilities.
Product designers create new products and improve existing ones.
Not only will your organisation (or the Government) pay for all of your training, but you’ll be paid to do it. That means you could actually get paid to get your degree and have no debt!
There are over 625 different apprenticeships to choose from, in a range of industries. Whether you’re interested in law, marketing, construction, or engineering, you’ll find something up your street!
As an apprentice, the minimum you’ll earn is £6.20 an hour, but we’ve seen apprentices earn a starting salary of up to £30,000 a year! You could also get other employee benefits like gym memberships, paid holiday, and sick pay.
Employers think apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications. In fact, many large employers train their graduates and apprentices together!
There’s only so much you can learn when you just do a qualification. As an apprentice, you’ll also get to learn on the job – whether that’s designing amazing graphics, chopping vegetables, or building engines!
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